John Frederick Helvetius: The Famous Alchemist

By Arthur Edward Waite

Book Overview

""John Frederick Helvetius: The Famous Alchemist"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the life and work of John Frederick Helvetius, a renowned alchemist of the 17th century. The book delves into the history of alchemy, the practices and beliefs of alchemists, and the contributions of Helvetius to the field. It also sheds light on the controversies and challenges faced by alchemists during that time, including accusations of fraud and persecution by religious authorities. The author draws from various primary sources to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Helvetius' life and work, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in the history of alchemy and its impact on science and culture.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Secret Tradition in Alchemy, by Arthur Edward Waite. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802831.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162812354
• ISBN13: 9781162812359
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"